Finding 1238509 (2025-002)

Cambria County has continued with the following actions which include: maintaining a list of reporting due dates for all fiscal and administrative staff; engagement of external consultants and temporary fiscal staff to support reporting functions if there is staff departure; retain and support existing County staff to maintain institutional knowledge until a dedicated competent Fiscal Officer who is invested in child welfare and county government employment is identified. The department will continue to ensure audit components are included for submissions. The department maintained and will continue communication with oversight entities to ensure transparency regarding reporting timelines, submission delays, fiscal status and corrective actions taken to uphold integrity. These delays were not due to negligence, but rather a strategic and collaborative effort to ensure accuracy and completeness of all required documentation. The department prioritized the integrity of submissions to meet federal audit standards and reimbursement eligibility. These submissions were completed to ensure compliance and to position the CYS department for improved timeliness in the 2025 audit year. The department prioritized accuracy and completeness, ensuring required audit components were included. Please note: Reviewing the audit findings and reporting processes from FY2024 & FY2025 demonstrates a significant improvement in the department’s fiscal operations and compliance efforts as well as to ensure federal audit standard. The accounting team has shown a strong commitment to improving the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of fiscal reporting. Through increased oversight, enhanced monitoring of reporting deadlines, and ongoing collaboration with administrative staff, the department has strengthened its internal controls and reporting practices.